Category Archives: Packaging

About every 6-7 months I receive a pen in the mail, just “thrown” into an envelope, or even nibs in letter envelopes, often with disastrous results. Case in point below; what was once a nice hard rubber Waterman’s 52 is … Continue reading →

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Can you help me out there in Cyber Land? I received this package from Singapore, but there is no note inside the box, and no return address! In fact, my address was used twice for the return address, see photos. … Continue reading →

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So, you are ready to send me your nib/pen, great! Turn around time is running just 2-3 weeks. Well, how do you pack your pen/nib? Two examples pictured below, the “Extreme” way to make sure your pen arrives safely to … Continue reading →

Posted inNib photos, Packaging|Comments Off on The Extremes of Packing Your Pen/Nib to Me for Shipping!

Well, the pens and nibs are coming fast and furious now that summer is over! Thank you for all the work coming in, and keep it coming, remember, I have only a two week turn around. No long 8 months … Continue reading →

I have received some inquires about how to best send nibs and pens to me for repair Below are some photos of how I recently sent back a few nibs (be sure to move your cursor over each photo and … Continue reading →

Posted inPackaging|Comments Off on Packaging your nib and pens for shipment to me for repair!

Okay, so you are ready to send off your pen or nib to me for repair/restoration. I suggest that you use bubble wrap around your pens in a very sturdy box, and to pack the box well so your items … Continue reading →

Posted inPackaging|Comments Off on A word on packaging pens and nibs……

Just received this email below from a prospective new client. Hello Greg, I have been talking with a couple of folks here in Ontario and we allÂ have some nibs that need re-tipping. I was wondering if it would beÂ … Continue reading →

People ask about how to ship me the pens. I always have said Priority Mail, Delivery Confirmation, Insured to the value you think is the value. With this shipping, I get the pens in about 2 – 5 days, depending … Continue reading →

Packing properly seems to be an issue; I get pens in all sort of ways, from very well wrapped, to an envelope with a stamp. I would strongly suggest that you utilize bubble wrap inside a sturdy container for transport.